How quickly the winter months have passed! Riders have been training hard and all the organisers have been working just as hard to make sure that season 2 of the 4X ProTour continues on from the fantastic 1st season in 2012.
Round 1 of the 2013 season was held at Szczawno Zdroj in south west Poland. The track in Szczawno Zdroj is widely regarded as one of the finest 4X tracks in the world. At around 42 seconds long, there is a mix of high and low speed, technical and huge jumps. There is something … More
James Court has completely dominated the Eastbourne Fun Slalom Racing Day, in winds ranging from 28 to 38 knots.
The Wellington Windsurfing Association (WWA) staged its final summer event, in Eastbourne. The stronger conditions dictated a figure-of-eight course, which was easier to set and adjust as the wind changed … More
The Crown Range, New Zealand. 47 corners, 1076 metres elevation, 10.4km long. The country’s highest paved roadway. For a moment in time it belongs to one man, Mike Whiddett. The moment will become, the drive of a lifetime.
The former state highway cuts a path between Queenstown and Wanaka. It is a short cut, which has long been a route for travellers. The first track dates back to the early gold rush days. The road now is still one of the most demanding and technical drives of the country.
The drive for Mike Whiddett will be challenging and faster than most. For the first time in NZ motorsport history, the road has been closed across three sections for a unique filming opportunity. The New Zealand-based international drift driver has a chance to push his bespoke quad-rotor rotary engine car to new limits on a completely clear road. The road closure signs are rolled out; it is time for Mad Mike to Conquer the Crown.